José Manuel Saénz
José Manuel Saénz is a prominent engineer and former head of the National Concessions Council (CNC) in Costa Rica, where he served from July 2019 to May 2022. He played a crucial role in overseeing infrastructure projects, particularly the Route 27 highway, and was involved in the discussions regarding the construction of a viaduct to address significant geological issues affecting the road. Saénz is known for his emphasis on accountability in public-private partnerships, asserting that risks associated with construction and design should be borne by the concessionaire, a stance that has influenced ongoing negotiations and disputes between the government and private entities like Globalvia.
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| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Costa Rica | 1 | 6.00 | 0.06% | +0% | 5,094,118 | 2,957 | $62,000 | 36$ |
| Totals | 1 | 5,094,118 | 2,957 | $62,000 | 36$ |
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Costa Rica:
José Manuel Saénz, who led the National Concessions Council, recalled that the council's position was that the risk should be assumed by the concessionaire.
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